Saks and Macy's old credit cards

I had accounts with Macy's and Saks that I cancelled in 2002 and 2004. I called Saks and they have no record of me ever existing. Macy's had all of my information, however, they told me I would have to open a new account. Both of the accounts are still listed on my credit reports as closed by consumer.

Is there anyway to get around the system and have the cards dated back to the original years I opened the cards.

Re: Thank you very much

You may have some luck with the Saks card, but the Macy's and Bloomingdale's cards are only eligible for new accounts after three years of inactivity. It's done less as to be a pain and mores as to provide returning customers an opportunity for a discount on re-opening.

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